The territorial tug-of-war between Taguig and Makati has taken an unexpected twist, as netizens from both cities engage in a social media battle following Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano’s recent remarks. Amidst the ongoing skirmish over jurisdiction, another layer of contention has emerged, with netizens from both sides accusing Mayor Cayetano of hypocrisy.

The feud began when Cayetano claimed in an interview that Taguig doesn’t distribute notebooks with politicians’ photos to students, highlighting a supposed difference between the two cities. However, this statement was quickly put under the spotlight by vigilant netizens who managed to uncover evidence suggesting otherwise.

When questioned about Taguig’s refusal to accept notebooks and school supplies from Makati, Mayor Cayetano’s response seemed confident. “Alin ba ‘to, eto ba yong mga notebooks na may mukha niya? Yong may mukha nung mayor?” she quipped, referring to Makati Mayor Abby Binay. The media representatives confirmed that these notebooks indeed bore the image of the Makati mayor.

But the plot thickened as netizens swiftly pounced on the mayor’s claim. Through cleverly posted images and posts, they exposed a series of notebooks and school supplies that unabashedly featured none other than Mayor Cayetano’s own face and photos. The irony was undeniable, as netizens juxtaposed her words against the visual evidence.

“Kanino pong notebook ang may mukha?” one netizen questioned, accompanied by a notebook photo displaying Mayor Cayetano’s likeness.

Another Facebook user, AL King, shared an image captioned: “Notebook na may mukha ng mayor,” leaving no room for doubt that the accusation of distributing such materials in Taguig was not unfounded.

The exposé didn’t stop there. A TikTok video of Mayor Cayetano’s interview has now gone viral, set to the popular TikTok music track “Oh no!” This juxtaposition has fueled further outrage and scrutiny, leading to a barrage of comments from netizens branding the Taguig mayor as a “liar” and “plastic,” among other colorful terms.

As social media continues to buzz with the revelations and accusations, the territorial dispute between Taguig and Makati has taken a backseat to this new twist in the narrative. It serves as a reminder that in the age of information sharing, transparency and consistency are paramount, especially for public figures like Mayor Lani Cayetano.